Richard Bratby

The central performances are tremendous: Glyndebourne’s Luisa Miller, reviewed

Plus: the LPO bids farewell to chief conductor Vladimir Jurowski

There’s a lack of atmosphere in Christof Loy's production of Luisa Miller, a confusing sameness of costume and setting. Image: © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. Photo: Richard Hubert Smith
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  • Luisa Miller

    Glyndebourne, until 29 August

  • BBC Prom: LPO/Jurowski

    Royal Albert Hall

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